The following documents provide swimmers and parents with information about some important issues regarding performance swimming

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1. Philosophy
   

CMK’s philosophy statement which is the basis to the programme:

1. CMK Philosophies
   

1. Nutrition
   

Notes from our Nutrition meetings over the last 4 years are available on the attached documents:

1. CMK Nutrition 2005
   

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3. CMK Nutrition 2006
   

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5. CMK Nutrition 2007
   

1. CMK Nutrition 2008-9
   

1. Tapering
   

Notes on tapering and what you need to consider in the days before a major meet.

1. Tapering 2008.pdf
   

1. Parenting Champions
   

The following links provide useful information for parents about supporting your child’s development in swimming:

1. 10 commandments for parents
   

1. Parent and athlete
   

1. Parent and coach
   

1. Parent and club
   

1. Doping
   

This is the ASA’s page on doping advice

1. ASA doping
   

1. Preventing Illness
   

The ASA’s advice on avoiding illness is very useful:

1. ASA avoiding illness
   

1. Psychology
   

The CMK goal setting form is expected from performance swimmers at the start of every cycle:

1. Goal Setting 2008
   

The following link to the USA swimming website is written for coaches but can be useful for swimmers:

1. Achieving success